Since 1887, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has provided children and families with healing and tools to build brighter futures. It gives children who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, or violence a safe home, educational support, and career guidance.

20 %
of our high school seniors graduated.
3816
therapy sessions were provided to kids and their families.
13 %
of youth living with us advanced to the next grade.

Our Programs

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Youth Residential Program

Young people live with us full time in a safe, structured, and supportive home. Read More

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Community Care Program

Provides support and continued connection to our Home for former residents and for families. Read More

Friends First Mentoring

Volunteer mentors make a lifetime of difference in the lives of children. Read More

News from Mercy Home

Talent Comes into Focus—Coworkers Help College Student Showcase Photography

For Rosario, photography was always a fun way to capture unique moments in everyday life. She never seriously contemplated putting...

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Summer Job Helps Young Woman Build Confidence, Leadership Skills 

Mercy Home provides young people with opportunities to learn and practice important skills that will benefit them in a future...

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Parade Connects Home with Community

Mercy Home was well represented at the annual Bud Billiken Parade festivities as event sponsors for the third year in...

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Easing Jacob’s Burden

Life can change in an instant. Sadly, far too many children learn this at a young age. It only takes...

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